The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs incurred associated with an exit or disposal activity other than for a discontinued operations as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with restructuring activities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset and severance costs associated with established compensation plans.

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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Restructuring Charges	$ 4,689	$ 7,543	$ 4,180
Business Exit Costs	7,661
Other Restructuring Costs	10,365
Clopay Building Products [Member]
Pretax Exit And Restructuring Costs	9,031
Restructuring Costs		3,611	4,180	1,240
Ames True Temper Inc [Member]
Restructuring Charges	874	886
Telephonics [Member]
Restructuring Charges	3,815	3,046
One Time Termination Benefits And Other Personnel Costs [Member]
Restructuring Charges	1,160
Excess Facilities And Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 210